Now that you’ve selected your replacement windows, the final step is the most rewarding: Getting them installed! Your windows will only perform as well as their installation. Preparing for what goes into a window installation, and what to expect from a professional installation process will help ensure you value your windows for years to come.

Who Should Install Your Windows?

Determining the right person to install your windows can be just as critical as the windows themselves.

Is your window installation a job you’ll take on yourself, or will you leave it up to the professionals?

Thanks to online installation resources, you may feel up to installing windows solo. But there are many reasons to use professional installers. For one, you can have your windows installed by a professional who is certified to install your windows in order to get complete energy efficiency and durability benefits of your windows. And the installers should be recertified annually. That means they’ll be educated on new installation techniques, constantly learning best practices, and armed with the tools to deal with almost any situation during an installation.

Before your installation appointment, a professional installer will meet with you to create an installation plan. This will give you a good idea of your project’s timeline—one that will consider factors like your personal schedule and possible weather changes.

Make sure that, when dealing with a contractor or professional window installer, there is a clear vision of the installation’s scope and timeline before beginning. A vague time estimate can crate problems that can impact your home life, especially if you have a larger installation project.

Here are some questions to talk about in developing your installation plan:

How long will the installation take?
Depending on how many windows and products being installed, a professional installation (such as those done by Pella of Memphis) usually won’t take more than a day.

How might environment impact the timeline?
Most professional window installers will bring the right gear to protect your home from any weather during your window installation. Knowing your installer is preparing for any weather will give you peace of mind on your installation day.

How will my room be protected (inside and out) during installation?
Even if weather doesn’t play a part in your window installation, you’ll want to keep your house and things safe. It may be necessary to move furniture inside a room or take measures to protect areas around the installation site, such as flowerbeds, to prevent damage when removing the old windows or placing the new replacement windows.

What can I do to help prepare?
Professional window installers are experienced with working with home furnishings, but it never hurts to give them more space. Take time to review what things around the rest of your home can impede the installation process. If you have young children or pets, you will want to make arrangements to keep them in a safe place away from the work area.

Do I need to be home during installation?
Making sure that installers can access the house in order to work on the windows may require you to stay home or nearby.

A good contractor or window installer should guide you through all the steps of the procedure, and keep you informed of the job’s status ahead of and during the project.

The Day of Your Pella Installation

With a good installation plan established, the day of your window installation should be all about execution, not delays.

Pella® installation professionals take pride in respecting homeowners and their homes during the installation process.

Before they even get going, the Pella installation team, led by a Pella Expert InstallerSM, will park in a place that is convenient for you, show their identification, and revisit the installation plan with you to make your installation project go smoothly.

From there, they’ll place protective covering on your floor and wear booties over their shoes to help prevent dirt from being tracked inside. Your old windows will be carefully removed, with close attention being paid to making sure that the work space doesn’t interfere with other areas of your home.

After that, your replacement windows will be installed, and the team will finish them with interior/exterior trim and necessary hardware.

The old windows will be hauled away and the installation team will clean up their work area, with the target of leaving it neater than it was before they started.

They’ll demonstrate how to use your new windows and make sure you can easily use them. Then your installation will be finished. This will be a good time to review your window warranties or post-installation service agreements.

When you install Pella windows, you know you’re buying a quality product. Professional installers from Pella of Memphis can provide you with a quality installation, as well.

Learn more about what to expect during a professional Pella window or door installation online or call your Memphis area showroom today.

Information on Pella Windows and Doors Memphis

Pella Windows and Doors has provided trusted installation of top of the line replacement windows and doors in the Memphis area for a long time. Our commitment to professionalism is demonstrated in our work and our products are backed by an industry-leading warranty. You may visit our showroom to see our products for yourself or schedule an appointment with one of our professional consultants so they can become more knowledgeable about your residence's unique requirements and review your options.